New Year, New Skill: Woodturning

Woodturning Woodturning for Beginners for Beginners

What Is Woodturning? What Is Woodturning? Woodturning uses a rotating lathe and sharp chisels to produce curved or cylindrical items. These can be anything from large-diameter platters to long columns . Woodturning uses a rotating lathe and sharp chisels to produce curved or cylindrical items. These can be anything from large-diameter platters to long columns .

Buying a Wood Lathe Buying a Wood Lathe A key decision when choosing a lathe is its size. Quality is always important, but unless you have a specific interest, we recommend buying the largest model you can afford and have space to accommodate. A key decision when choosing a lathe is its size. Quality is always important, but unless you have a specific interest, we recommend buying the largest model you can afford and have space to accommodate.

Woodturning Techniques Woodturning Techniques – With spindle turning , the piece of wood to be turned is supported by steel points (called centers) at either end of the machine. – With faceplate turning , the woodturning blank is fixed to the faceplate. The chisel moves along the side and face of the blank. – With spindle turning , the piece of wood to be turned is supported by steel points (called centers) at either end of the machine. – With faceplate turning , the woodturning blank is fixed to the faceplate. The chisel moves along the side and face of the blank.

Woodturning Supplies Woodturning Supplies In addition to a quality lathe, the following tools are appropriate for beginning woodturners: In addition to a quality lathe, the following tools are appropriate for beginning woodturners: – Woodturning chisel set – Abrasives – Grinder – Blanks – Woodturning chisel set – Abrasives – Grinder – Blanks

Next Steps Next Steps Look for local woodturning classes , clubs, or co-op workshop spaces. These opportunities allow you to take the equipment for a spin before investing in it yourself. You will also meet like-minded individuals. Look for local woodturning classes , clubs, or co-op workshop spaces. These opportunities allow you to take the equipment for a spin before investing in it yourself. You will also meet like-minded individuals.

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